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BV02 HSC

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,068 mi
Last recorded93,068 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 HSC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 93,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,434 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill getting weak

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 81,823 miles

integral body structure coved with underseal

Pass 18 May 2023 79,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 77,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 75,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 74,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer constant velocity boot deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Messy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Outer constant velocity boot deteriorated.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 May 2019 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer constant velocity boot deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Messy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Outer constant velocity boot deteriorated.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 69,045 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal messy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washers require clean & adjust.

Fail 23 May 2018 68,907 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear section of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washers require clean & adjust.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front wiper blade worn

offside rear/nearside front and rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front, offside and nearside rear tyres have outer sidewall cuts

Fail 11 May 2015 61,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front,offside and nearside rear tyres have outer sidewall cuts

Pass 12 May 2014 60,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 58,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 55,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 53,083 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and nearside front tyres have uneven treadwear

Pass 18 May 2010 48,626 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,623 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 48,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,741 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 41,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BV02 HSC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV02 HSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV02 HSC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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